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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423,259.80, 634,889.70 and 329,835.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423,259.80, 634,889.70 and 329,835.48 is: 494,753.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423,259.80 : 634,889.70 = 329,835.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423,259.80/634,889.70 = 329,835.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423,259.80x = 634,889.70 × 329,835.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423,259.80x = 209,409,148,946.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,409,148,946.56/423,259.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 494,753.22

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